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" But," says Colonel Greenwood, " he must be a very uncommon horseman who attempts, 

 without long practice and careful instruction, to use both bridles ; and to adjust their length 

 without disturbing the double bearing on the horse's mouth requires infinite tact and delicacy." 



A single rein with a fresh or pulling horse may properly be held in the full grasp of both 



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hands. When for any reason it is necessary to ride with one hand, it is better to place three 

 fingers of the left hand, viz,, second, third, and fourth, between the single reins. 



To shorten reins held in both hands, having first taken care that they are not made too 

 long by the saddler, extend your arms, allowing the reins to slide through the palms of your 

 closed hands, then bring thcni together, and by that simple motion, which can be performed at 

 full speed, the reins will be found sufficiently short. 



